Rudy Gay says 'everyone,' including DeMar DeRozan, is playing with a chip on their shoulders

“(DeRozan's) is just more publicized. But, look, I’m healthy (and have something to prove), LaMarcus (Aldridge) always finds some way to have a chip on his shoulder. Jakob wants to prove he can be a great player. DJ (Dejounte Murray) has a chip on his shoulder because he wants to be known as one of the best at his position," Rudy told the San Antonio Express-News in August.

“The one thought that went through my head when (Walker) would use
some of that athleticism and do something a little off the cuff, I
started to think about Manu when he was young,” Popovich told the San Antonio Express-News of Walker's performance in the NBA's Summer League.

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DeRozan told former teammate Serge Ibaka that he's planning on going for 50 points this season

The new Spur joined Ibaka on his "How Hungry Are You?" YouTube series. The following conversation ensued:

"You better not 45, bro," Ibaka said.

"I'll probably go for 50," DeRozan replied.

DeRozan told Ibaka he's going to foul him out. The two made a $100 bet on whether or not he'd fall for the Spurs pump fake. Though blindside by the July trade that put him in a Spurs jersey, DeRozan also told Ibaka that he understands that the league is a business and thinks the change will be "fun."

Manu Ginobili is confident Gregg Popovich will succeed, even without himself, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan

Much of Popovich's career has been coaching a roster with The Big Three at the helm, but during his last press conference, the newly retired Spur said the new faces and team will be a challenge that Popovich will succeed in.